How to backlink in notion
- George Apostolov
How to backlink in notion: step-by-step guide
To begin, we'll start this demo on the page we want backlinks on and notice the empty space below the page title.
Go to the page you want to create links on to this page.
Place your cursor where you wish to create the links.
Use the @ command or double brackets as "[[" to start searching for the page you wish to link.
Press enter or click on the page to link.
You have now created a link to that specific page from your current page. This act will automatically also create a backlink on the target page.
Navigate back to the page manually from your sidebar menu or by clicking the link.
Notice a count of backlinks visible below the page title. Click to expand list.
You will find a list of all backlinks to this page here. You can use these to go back to the exact place and page this page is linked at.
Quick answer: To backlink in Notion, open your destination page and use the @ command or double brackets to search for and select the page you want to link. Navigate back to the target page to view the backlink count, and click it to expand and see the list of all connected pages.
About this Notion tutorial
Create page connections and view backlinks in Notion by using the linking command and checking the page title details. This guide shows how to backlink in notion in 9 steps, starting with "To begin, we'll start this demo on the page we want backlinks on and notice the empty s..." and finishing with "You will find a list of all backlinks to this page here. You can use these to go back t...". The interactive demo above is a click-through copy of the real Notion interface, so you can rehearse each step before doing it in your own account.
Frequently asked questions
How many steps does it take to backlink in notion?
9 steps. Each one is listed in order above, and the demo highlights exactly where to click.
Can I try it without changing my own account?
Yes. Clicking through the demo doesn't touch your Notion data or settings. Once you know the flow, repeat it in your own workspace.
This tutorial is filed under Notion. Related guides: How to backup notion, How to cancel notion subscription and How to center text in notion. Last reviewed 05 Oct 2026.
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